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  1. den of iniquitynoun

    A place of immoral behavior, usually of a sexual type.

  2. Etymology: The origin of the term can be traced back to the New Testament of the Bible. In both Gospel of Mark and Matthew, Jesus condemns those who have been using the sacred temple as a marketplace, proclaiming that they have "made it a den of thieves." To this day, writers use the word "den" to mean a place where iniquitous activities are carried out.

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  1. Den of Iniquity

    Den of Iniquity (German: Sündenbabel) is a 1925 German silent film directed by Constantin J. David and starring Reinhold Schünzel, Jack Trevor and Maly Delschaft.The film's sets were designed by the art director Alfred Junge.

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  1. den of iniquity

    A den of iniquity refers to a place or establishment where immoral or illicit activities take place. It typically signifies a location that promotes or allows for various sinful behaviors, vices, or crimes, often in a secretive or hidden manner. The term is commonly used metaphorically to describe any setting associated with corruption, depravity, or vice.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of den of iniquity in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of den of iniquity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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    A peek inside the city's many nightspots reveals a Shangri-La-di-da of tiny Shanghai socialites in even tinier outfits dancing provocatively with well-to-do Westerners. But while such sights may draw gasps from some people, the truth is that this kind of thing is nothing new for Shanghai, the Orient's original opium-den of iniquity.


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